Yusei Kikuchi Takes The Ball Wednesday Versus Orioles
1 year agoToronto Blue Jays pitcher Yusei Kikuchi is getting the starting nod Wednesday night versus the rival Baltimore Orioles. The 32-year-old has enjoyed his best season in the big leagues to this point, working to a 3.79 ERA across 21 starts but it's his control that has been his biggest improvement with a 7.2% BB% that is well below the 12.8% mark he posted in the 2022 season. The southpaw has been particularly strong over his last three starts, pitching 16 innings of three-run ball with 20 strikeouts to his credit in that time. He will take on an Orioles offense that is tied for ninth with a .332 wOBA against left-handed pitching this season.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com